Prelates Call for "Apostolic Audacity" in Media

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MALAGA, Spain, JULY 5, 2010 (Zenit.org).- After a three-day meeting on the pastoral opportunities in communications technology, bishops from Spain and Portugal are calling for "creativity and apostolic audacity" in bringing Christ to the media.
The prelates' meeting last week was attended by the president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, Archbishop Claudio Celli.
In the conclusions of their meeting, the bishops noted how Benedict XVI's recent visit to Portugal brought encouragement for a "more profound evangelization of our society, which has one of its most important challenges in the realm of culture and communication." They expressed hope that his upcoming two trips to Spain would bring the same message.
The prelates affirmed an intention to join forces with media professionals and those who use this venue for social relationships.